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MAP-A Assessment

NEWS and UPDATES

Instructor's Guide and Implementation Manual

The 2011-2012 Instructor's Guide and Implementation Manual is now available.

Assessment Results

Results for assessments given as part of the Missouri Assessment Program are available via the Missouri Comprehensive Data System Portal (MCDS). For more information contact the office of Data System Management at dsm@dese.mo.gov or 573-522-3207.


IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Dates Information
Sept. 12
ProFile Opens
Sept. 12 - Nov. 4

Enrollment Window

Dec. 5 - Jan. 6, 2012
Materials Shipped To District
Jan. 6, 2012

Transfer Student Participation Deadline

Jan. 9 - Feb. 3, 2012
First Collection Period
Feb. 6 - March 2, 2012
Second Collection Period
March 9, 2012 Deadline for Return Shipping
March 23, 2012 ProFile Closes

MAP-A RESOURCES

ABOUT MAP-A ASSESSMENTS
The MAP-Alternate (MAP-A) is a portfolio-based assessment that measures student performance based on alternate achievement standards. The MAP-A is aligned with Missouri's Show-Me Standards. The MAP-A assessment relies on the involvement of teachers to customize the assessment for each student. The MAP-Alternate (MAP-A) is designed only for students with significant cognitive disabilities who meet grade level and eligibility criteria.

Who takes the MAP-A Assessment?

The decision as to how a student with disabilities is chosen to be eligible for the MAP-A assessment is determined by the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) team using DESE-established criteria.

If a student becomes eligible for the MAP-A assessment, they do not participate in the Grade-Level or End-of-Course assessments.

Students must meet certain criteria to be eligible for the MAP-A assessment.

At what grades is the MAP-A given?

Communication Arts is assessed at grades 3-8 and 11.

Math is assessed at grades 3-8 and 10.

Science is assessed at grades 5, 8 and 11.

What are AGLEs/APIs?

The Alternate Grade-Level Expecations (AGLEs) are the standards used for the alternate assessment, and are aligned to the Show-Me Standards. Ther Alternate Performance Indicators (APIs) are skills that are assessed through the MAP-A Binders.


CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about:
Contact:

Assessment Administration

DESE Assessment

573-751-3545

Enrollment/Binder Submission
Assessment Resource Center
800-366-8232
Eligibility/Compliance

DESE Special Education
573-751-0699

Technical support for ProFile

Measured Progress

877-934-8378

mptechhelp@measuredprogress.org


How Do I Find?

Assessment Information


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